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406 MHz EPIRB USER MANUAL

APPLICATION

This EPIRB is designed for use in maritime emergencies, and is approved for these contingencies. It is not designed or recommended for use on land or in the air, although of course it may be transported by land or air prior to use.

USAGE

Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger. Intentional false alarms may result in penalties.

REGISTRATION

This EPIRB must be registered with the appropriate national authority.

The function of the EPIRB is to send an alert to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites. Satellite coverage at the time an alert is transmitted and, if activated onboard a ship or raft, overhead obstruction on the ship or raft, may affect whether and how soon an alert is received by the satellite system. Rescue in an emergency depends on the overall system performance, which is outside the control of McMurdo.

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Recommendations and safety notices Mandatory Registration Description Controls Operating procedure False alarms

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Fully disabling an EPIRB ..............................•..•....................•............................. 20 Wall bracket installation Enclosure installation 21 23 26 29 30 31 : 33 34

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10 Maintenance 11 How does it work? 12 Technical specification 13 Declarations of Conformity 14 Appendix - Satellite Systems United States EPIRB registry system

1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES

• This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger. False alarms cost lives and money. Help to prevent them; understand how to activate and de-activate your equipment. Intentional false alarms may involve penalties. Read the complete manual before installing, testing or using the EPIRB. Ensure you test the EPIRB monthly - see section 10.1 Ensure the EPIRB is registered with your local authorities (Flag State nation). The EPIRB contains no user serviceable parts. Return to your dealer...